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cohesive


co·he·sive

adj \kō-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\

Definition of COHESIVE

: exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence <a cohesive social unit> <cohesive soils>
— co·he·sive·ly adverb
— co·he·sive·ness noun
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Examples of COHESIVE

  1. Their tribe is a small but cohesive group.
  2. Religion can be used as a cohesive social force.

First Known Use of COHESIVE

circa 1731

Rhymes with COHESIVE

adhesive

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